Sri Shubhranshu, DRM, unfurling the tricolor
Shri Shubhranshu, DRM, saluting the National Flag
Sri Shubhranshu, Saluting the National Flag
Shri Shubhranshu insecting the guard of honor by the RPF Contingent
Shri Shubhranshu, DRM, addressing the gathering (on his right Shri Raajmohan, DSC and on his left Shri Govindarajan, ASC
Shri Shubhranshu interacting with the parade commanders
RPF Kennel Squad Dog Obeying the Command by its trainer
A dog is sniffing for the hidden explosives underground
Shri Senthil Kumar, Goods Guard, Erode, receiving certificate from Shri Shubhranshu, DRM, for averting an accident, by detecting a Hot Axle in the Goods Train
Sri Selvakumar, Dy.Station Master/Commercial is receiving the Merit Certificate from Shri Shubhranshu, DRM, for safely returning 10 Sovereign Gold contained bag to a women passenger
Colorful cultural program by the wards of Salem Division employees
The 67th Republic Day was celebrated today
(26.01.2016) with gay and gaiety in the Salem Division of Southern Railway,
with Shri Shubhranshu, Divisional Railway
Manager, hoisting the national flag and accepting the guard of honor by
the RPF battalion. The function was attended by the officers & staff of the
Salem Division and their family members in large numbers.
For the first time, as a special gesture of recognizing
the staff who have done exemplary works towards safety in train operations and
passenger services, Shri Shubhranshu, handed over Certificates and Cash Award
to 5 employees of Salem Division.
While addressing the large gathering of officers and staff of Salem
Division, Shri Shubhranshu, recalled the adaptation of the Constitution of
India on this day, with a view to protect the welfare of common men. Railways
are also playing a major role in this, by way of employment opportunities,
directly and indirectly.
Performance of
Salem Division:
He mentioned that Salem Division has performed better than last year
from April to December, as the Division’s Passenger earnings have increased by
4% from Rs.340 crores to Rs.355 crores, and other coaching earnings by 7%,
despite the fall in freight earnings, as the Salem Division has moved about 4
lakh tones. He further stated that by strict implementation of austerity measures, the Division’s expenditure brought
down from Rs. 761 crores to Rs.670 crores. Though there was a slight slump in
punctuality to 86% from April to November 2015, during December, 2015, it was
brought back to 90% and it would be improved further, he added.
New Trains
He said that apart from
introduction of new generation Diesel Electric Multiple Units for the
Salem-Vridhachalam Section and enhancement of passenger train services in the
Salem-Namakkal-Karur Section, proposals have been sent for new express trains
such as Salem-Chennai Egmore daytime Express, Trichy-Bangalore Night Train
Express via Vridhachalam, Salem, passenger trains from Salem to Thanjavur,
Salem to Madurai via Karur, and for extension of Trichy-Karur Passenger up to
Salem.
Passenger Amenities/Grievance
Redressal
From April to December, 2015, he said that the following achievements
have been made by Salem Division:
Mettupalayam – Coimbatore North Electrification.
New Passenger waiting hall on PF 3/4 at Salem
Junction.
Fifteen Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) have been installed at
all important stations.
New station building at Coimbatore North.
Construction of second entry and Passenger Waiting
Hall at at PF.2 at Tiruppur.
Removal of Scissors Cross over at CBE, to enhance
safety in operation of trains
Extension of high level platform 2/3 at Bommidi
New Foot Over Bridge at Sankaridurg.
New Retiring Rooms at Karur.
Coach guidance display system on PF.1 & 4 at Coimbatore.
Rail Museum at Mettupalayam.
Private Ticket Reservation centre with extended working hours, at Erode Bus stand under Yatri Ticket Sewak Kendra scheme.
On-line complaint management system was
introduced for the passengers and during the period between April to Dec. 15,
about 500 complaints have been redressed.
In spite of this, the complaints received through emails and social
media like Whatsapp, Twitter and Facebook are also redressed immediately.
Green
Initiatives
He further stated that Salem Division continues its focus on green
initiatives, by installation of Solar PV panels of 2.88 kW capacity at Tiruppur
and Solar Water heaters at Coimabtore, Tiruppur, and Salem junction passenger
retiring rooms and 1kW solar power
system to cater the need of the DRM’s administrative office building, is being
taken up.
Cleanliness
In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission, Salem
Division is continuing its massive
cleanliness drives throughout the Division during 2015 involving all our
officers, staff, NGOs, School & College students, on a regular basis and
awareness campaign on cleanliness are being conducted at important stations to
educate the public to keep the surroundings clean, he said. Wall paintings on compound walls also have
been organized utilizing the services of NGOs and School children. A large number of tree saplings have also
been planted all over the Division.
Staff Welfare
On
staff welfare front, Sri Shubhranshu, said that during the current year, 1118
candidates have been appointed through
RRB, RRC, Compassionate Ground and under
LARSGESS (voluntary retirement scheme for Safety Category employees and
provision of employment to their wards) scheme.
He said that from April to December, 2015, 1345 employees have been
promoted as compared to 627 during last year.
144 Wards of Railway employees who secured 85% above were given about
Rs.4.35 lakhs as merit scholarship. 16 Employees who were on chronic illness
were sanctioned Rs.2.85 lakhs as relief from DSBF. The staff grievances system is functioning
effectively. During current year, we have
redressed 493 grievances when compared to 443 during last year. In addition, he said that Salem Division has
constructed new Railway Institute at Salem and renovated the Kalyanamandap at
Karur. The newly constructed Hospital
Building at Erode is completed and will be opened shortly. 50 New quarters were constructed and ready for
allotment at Athur and Karur. All the
Holiday Homes at Ooty and Coonoor have been refurbished and provided with new
furniture and television with cable connection. For reaching out immediate updates to the
employees, Salem Division has introduced the system of sending swift bulk SMS
through mobile phones to all employees regarding pay, bonus, PF etc, he added.
Aadhar special camp exclusively for Railway employees was conducted at Erode
and about 700 employees and their family members have enrolled for the same and
action is being taken to conduct a special camp at Salem also for the residents
of Salem and adjoining areas.
Safety & Security
He also lauded the role played by the RPF for
safe and secure journey of passengers.
On Safety frot, he said that Salem Division has been conducting various
seminars, awareness campaign to road users as well as railwaymen on the safe
crossing of Level crossings as well as safe operation of trains. He also mentioned about the recently
introduced Automatic Train Warning System at unmanned Level Crossing gate as a
trial measure which will give advance warning to the road users. Salem Division
is also focusing on 100% elimination of unmanned level crossings by way of
providing Limited Use subways, Road Over Bridges and Road Under bridges.
A
captivating Dog Show and valour show by the commandants of the RPF staff,
cultural programs by children from Railway Schools and staff of Salem Division
were a fitting finale for the grand Republic Day Celebrations.
